Kenya Family Safari 8 nights 9 Days
Solio Ranch | Lake Nakuru | Maasai Mara
8 Nights | 9 Days - Solio Ranch to Maasai Mara
You’ll explore Kenya’s iconic landscapes and wildlife in just eight unforgettable days, all wrapped in luxury and comfort. From intimate rhino to the beautiful Colobus Monkey encounters in Solio Ranch, to the bird-filled shores of Lake Nakuru and the legendary big cats of the Masai Mara, this journey delivers Kenya’s finest experiences without feeling rushed. You’ll stay in premium lodges and tented camps, enjoy expertly guided game drives, and travel in style with personalized service throughout.
Day 1 to 2 Rhino Encounters & Highland Wonders
Day 1: Conservation and Big 5 Encounters. Welcome to Nairobi, our team member will warmly welcome you at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel and your adventure begins. Enjoy a scenic drive north of Nairobi, to Solio Ranch nestled in the valley between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains. Solio Ranch Conservancy was originally a cattle ranch with a focus on rhino conservation, established in 1970. Check into the lodge in time for Lunch where you will get some rest in preparation for the afternoon drive.
In the afternoon depart the lodge for the first game drive on the beautiful ranch in search of Rhinos. White rhinos more commonly seen but also present are black rhinos. Depart the lunch in time for a nice dinner at the lodge.
Accomodation: Luxury, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Exploring Solio. Start your morning early with packed breakfast in search for some of the elusive wildlife found within the ranch from the resident Leopard to the resident pride of lions, Solio ranch also offers a wide array of birds of prey from the majestic Crowned eagles that are a common siting within the ranch to the magnificent Colobus Monkeys.
Accomodation: Luxury. Meals and Drinks
Note: All accommodations can be customised and changed as per your liking.
Day 3 to 4 Lakeside Beauty & Scenic Escapes
Day 3: Lake Side Beauty. After Breakfast you will depart Solio Ranch and Head South into the heart of the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your elegant lodge with views over the lake or forest, followed by lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a game drive through this compact yet wildlife-rich park, where flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, and elusive leopards await.
Accommodation: Luxury. Meals and Drinks
Day 4: Explore Lake Nakuru. The next day offers both morning and afternoon game drives, giving you time to explore Lake Nakuru’s scenic landscapes, escarpments, and acacia woodlands. You’ll watch as flocks of pelicans take off from the lake’s edge, keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions, and enjoy sweeping views from Baboon Cliff. After a fulfilling day, you’ll return to your lodge for a candlelit dinner and the calming sounds of nature all around.
Accommodation: Luxury. Meals and Drinks
Note: All accommodations can be customised and changed as per your liking.
Day 5 to 9 Golden Endless Plains and Farewell to the wild
Day 5 to 8: GOLDEN ENDLESS PLAINS. After breakfast, you’ll journey across the scenic Rift Valley and through rural Kenya en route to the legendary Masai Mara. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch or stop for local flavors before arriving at your luxury tented camp in the heart of the reserve. You’ll unwind with afternoon tea. Then, you’ll head out for a sunset game drive to start your Mara experience with the golden savannah glowing in evening light.
You’ll spend the next three days on immersive morning and afternoon game drives through the Mara’s vast plains, where lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the Great Migration (seasonal) await. Optional adventures include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a walking safari guided by Maasai trackers for a truly personal perspective of the land. You’ll go back to the camp, enjoy exceptional cuisine, campfire storytelling, and uninterrupted views of wildlife roaming freely.
Accommodation: Luxury. Meals and Drinks
Day 9: Fare Well to the Wild Return to Nairobi. You’ll enjoy breakfast with views of the savannah before departing the Masai Mara for your return journey to Nairobi. Take in the last sights of wildlife along the way and reflect on the unforgettable moments of the past week.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the international airport, where your journey concludes. Though the safari ends, the memories—and the magic of Kenya—will stay with you always.
Note: All accommodations can be customised and changed as per your liking.
